Dillard University Institutional Advancement

The Division of Institutional Advancement is one of eight administrative divisions at Dillard University. We advance the university through the support of our students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of Dillard. 

Institutional advancement is made up of four departments: 

Alumni Relations 

The Office of Alumni Relations engages and maintains mutually beneficial relationships for our alumni. Alumni Relations create engagement opportunities for alumni to connect with students, foster a sense of community, and encourage continued involvement with the university. 

Community & Church Relations 

The Office of Church & Community Relations focuses on building and maintaining relationships within the broader community.

Development 

The Office of Development is responsible for creating and maintaining funding opportunities for the university through prospect research, cultivation, and stewardship. The goal is to build relationships with donors, alumni, corporations, and foundations to grow funding for generations to come. 

Information Services 

The Office of Information Services manages our donor database to support operations

Meet the Team

Stewart

Dr. Kendric Stewart
Interim VP, Institutional Advancement
kstewart@dillard.edu

Travis Chase

Travis Chase
Major Gifts Officer
tchase@dillard.edu

 

Dr. Catina Alexander
Grants Research & Procurement Officer
calexander@dillard.edu

Alumni Relations Team

Amanda Winfield-Buford
Amanda Winfield-Buford
Director of Alumni Relations
James
Nezrene James
Alumni Relations Officer

Community Relations Team

 
Nick Harris 
Executive Director, Community Relations
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Sylvia Brown
Stewardship Officer